Book now with up to 60% discount by the link: http://cheap.last-minute-hotel-deals.com/CapsuleResortKyotoSquare.htmlCapsule Resort KyotoSquare
604-0052 Kyoto, Kyoto, Nakagyo-ku Oshiaburanokojicho 233, JapanStay in the Heart of Kyoto Great location – show map Set in the NakagyoWard district in Kyoto, 601 m from Nijo Castle, Capsule Resort Kyoto Square features air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi. Every room has a TV. Rooms are equipped with a shared bathroom. There is a 24-hour front desk at the property. Kyoto International Manga Museum is 601 m from Capsule Resort Kyoto Square, while Imperial Palace is 1 mi away. Osaka Itami Airport is 24 mi from the property. A light breakfast consisting of bread, soup and coffee will be served. Nakagyo Ward is a great choice for travelers interested in city walks, food and old-town exploration.
Take a look the catalog of all Japanese hotels: http://cheap.last-minute-hotel-deals.com/japan
Buy cheap air tickets here: https://jetradar.com/?marker=142505

published:15 Aug 2018

views:2

Morning street photography vibes in Kyoto Japan with X100F / 7Dmkii
• Discount on my Lightroom presets: http://allam.co/presets-discount
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We spent a couple of days in Kyoto in February, during our trip to Japan. On this particular morning, we decided to explore the area around GionSquare and YasakaPagoda before all the crowds of people would arrive.
It's always rewarding when you explore first thing in the morning, but it's no secret that I really am not a morning person!
I know this vlog is really chilled and relaxed, but hopefully it's still showing a good perspective on what it's like to shoot photos in Japan!
--
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* Along for the Ride by Pyrosion — http://soundcloud.com/pyrosion
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In the late ‘70s, Metabolist architect Kisho Kurokawa (designer of the Nakagin capsule tower) dreamt up “a hotel for 2001”. The idea was to do away with rooms and implement simple crawl spaces for sleeping.
Today the capsule hotel concept is well-known in Japan. Originally popularized by businesspeople who missed the last train, these sleeping pods have been given a sleeker makeover.
Located near Kyoto’s Gion (the traditional geisha district), 9 Hours has re-developed the capsule concept befitting the iPhone generation: the pods are minimal, functional and easy to use (thanks to the icons on the walls and floors).
The *faircompanies family spent a night in these affordable ($40/night) pods and found these sleep crawl spaces (220 cm long by 108 cm wide and high) surprisingly spacious (even for sharing with a toddler).
Original story: http://faircompanies.com/videos/view/capsule-hotel-ancient-city-sleeping-in-a-kyoto-pod-for-40/

Blogpost: http://umisyam.com/eats/2013/3/the-most-awesome-omurice
Omurice is a fluffy egg omelet upside down served on top of fried rice.
I've been watching this video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xAawGfEhzf4 since 2010and promised myself that someday when I visit Japan I HAVE to go and try out this particular restaurant named Kichi-kichi ( http://kichi2.net/menu ) located in Kyoto. So yes, it's a dream come true for me!!
The chef itself is very kind & super skilled, and I think he really enjoy being filmed that he put on some show for a show-off, haha.
FOR MORE INFO ON LOCATION ETC, I'VE WRITTEN IT HERE: http://umifadilah.com/eats/2013/3/the-most-awesome-omurice
* Jukin Media Verified *
Find this video and others like it by visiting https://www.jukinmedia.com/licensing/view/962896
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published:15 Mar 2013

views:9826331

It’s now square watermelon season in Japan and that means you’ll see them displayed in shop windows — most not for sale! But why?
Every now and then a shop will sell one, usually for $200 (¥20,000) or more and when they do, you shouldn’t eat it. But why?
So many questions! The truth is that these watermelons were harvested unripe for a reason. To learn about it, check out the SquareWatermelon Farming episode I made: https://youtu.be/O4NsaILbsaI
I went to the farm and interviewed the family who invented them 40 years ago.
How Much are Square Watermelons really?
You can buy them from the farms for about ¥8000 ($80) but they are so rare that shops add on to that price. The stripes should be straight and the corners should be well formed.
Where do Square Watermelons come from?
Zentsuji city in Kagawa, Japan (Shikoku Island)
They’ve patented the process and trademarked the brand
I also ate one with my friends WHAT’S INSIDE last month!
https://youtu.be/6ciSQEe4qDs

published:16 Aug 2018

views:302090

Furoshiki are square, but if you tie it up like this you get these rounded edges, and it's just like a handbag.Now when you want to give someone a bottle of wine as a present, what a nice way to do it.If you're going to take someone a present of a melon, you can tie it up like this.The furoshiki is really a useful thing. You can use it to tie up, wrap up almost anything.

Kyoto

Kyoto(京都市,Kyōto-shi, pronounced[kʲjoːꜜto.ɕi]; UK/kɪˈoʊtoʊ/, US/kiˈoʊ-/, or /ˈkjoʊ-/) is a city located in the central part of the island of Honshu, Japan. It has a population close to 1.5 million. Formerly the Imperial capital of Japan for more than one thousand years, it is now the capital city of Kyoto Prefecture located in the Kansai region, as well as a major part of the Kyoto-Osaka-Kobe metropolitan area. Kyoto is also known as the thousand-year capital.

Name

In Japanese, the city has been called Kyō (京), Miyako (都), or Kyō no Miyako (京の都). In the 11th century, the city was renamed Kyoto ("capital city"), after the Chinese word for capital city, jingdu (京都). After the city of Edo was renamed Tokyo (meaning "Eastern Capital") in 1868, and the seat of the Emperor was transferred there, Kyoto was known for a short time as Saikyō (西京, meaning "Western Capital").

Obsolete spellings for the city's name include Kioto and Meaco. Another term commonly used to refer to the city in the pre-modern period was Keishi (京師), meaning "metropolis" or "capital".

References

Four Seasons (EP)

Four Seasons is an EP by Kaddisfly, released on Sub City Records in 2006 as a preview of their upcoming record, Set Sail the Prairie. The EP contains one song from each of the four seasons on the full length record, in addition to a b-side entitled Games.

Business model

Four Seasons does not own most of its properties; it operates them on behalf of real estate owners and developers. The contracts between Four Seasons and property owners typically permit the company to participate in the design of the property and run it with nearly total control over every aspect of the operation.

Specifications

The five-star hotel is operated by Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts, hosts 277 guest rooms and retail stores, and houses 142 luxury condominiums on the upper floors. The Four Seasons Hotel's restaurant is decorated with artwork and the hotel also operates a 10,000 sq.ft. fitness center.

Non-linear viscous dampers located at the top of the hotel tower help dampen some of the wind sway due to powerful winds off the Pacific Ocean.

Notable residents

Since 2008, Marissa Mayer has lived in the 38th floor penthouse suite at the Four Seasons Hotel with her husband and growing family.

External links

Four Seasons Hotel (Prague)

The Four Seasons Hotel in Prague is a part of the Four Seasons chain of hotels and resorts. It is located near Charles Bridge with a view of Prague Castle. The hotel opened on 9 February 2001. New modern Italian restaurant CottoCrudo was opened in March 2012.

It is a 161-room hotel, including 20 suites. According to a 2013 Fodors review, the hotel is keeping up to competition in the five-star hotel category by investing in renovations. The hotel was described as "the best hotel in Prague" by The Independent on Sunday in 2004.

Capsule Resort Kyoto Square | Review HD

Book now with up to 60% discount by the link: http://cheap.last-minute-hotel-deals.com/CapsuleResortKyotoSquare.htmlCapsule Resort KyotoSquare
604-0052 Kyoto, Kyoto, Nakagyo-ku Oshiaburanokojicho 233, JapanStay in the Heart of Kyoto Great location – show map Set in the NakagyoWard district in Kyoto, 601 m from Nijo Castle, Capsule Resort Kyoto Square features air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi. Every room has a TV. Rooms are equipped with a shared bathroom. There is a 24-hour front desk at the property. Kyoto International Manga Museum is 601 m from Capsule Resort Kyoto Square, while Imperial Palace is 1 mi away. Osaka Itami Airport is 24 mi from the property. A light breakfast consisting of bread, soup and coffee will be served. Nakagyo Ward is a great choice for travelers interested in city walks, food and old-town exploration.
Take a look the catalog of all Japanese hotels: http://cheap.last-minute-hotel-deals.com/japan
Buy cheap air tickets here: https://jetradar.com/?marker=142505

8:10

KYOTO, JAPAN — Early Morning Chilled Photography

KYOTO, JAPAN — Early Morning Chilled Photography

KYOTO, JAPAN — Early Morning Chilled Photography

Morning street photography vibes in Kyoto Japan with X100F / 7Dmkii
• Discount on my Lightroom presets: http://allam.co/presets-discount
• Check out the blog https://jellyjourneys.com
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How I edit my photos – https://youtu.be/q2imP2anN1Q
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(links will open in a new tab to Amazon and other destinations)
VIEW ALL MY GEAR
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https://www.amazon.com/shop/allamjoe
FOLLOW ME ON KIT
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* VIDEO EDITING SOFTWARE
http://allam.co/ppcc
* VLOG CAMERA
Amazon – http://allam.co/gh5
* VLOGGING LENS
Amazon – http://allam.co/leica12-60
* VLOG MICROPHONE
Amazon — http://allam.co/videomicro
* PHOTOGRAPHY CAMERA
Amazon — http://allam.co/7dii
* STREET PHOTOGRAPHY CAMERA
Amazon – http://allam.co/x100f
* SQUARE LENS HOOD
Amazon – http://allam.co/jjc-hood
* BACKPACK CAMERA CLIP
Amazon – http://allam.co/capture-pro
* = Any links marked with an asterisk are uniquely affiliated with me and I may receive a small commission for any purchases made, at no extra cost to you.
--
We spent a couple of days in Kyoto in February, during our trip to Japan. On this particular morning, we decided to explore the area around GionSquare and YasakaPagoda before all the crowds of people would arrive.
It's always rewarding when you explore first thing in the morning, but it's no secret that I really am not a morning person!
I know this vlog is really chilled and relaxed, but hopefully it's still showing a good perspective on what it's like to shoot photos in Japan!
--
MUSIC
* Along for the Ride by Pyrosion — http://soundcloud.com/pyrosion
If you're a music producer, please get in touch—I'm on a major lookout for new artists!
--
WANT TO WORK WITH ME? — press@joeallam.co.uk

Capsule hotel, ancient city: sleeping in a Kyoto pod for $40

In the late ‘70s, Metabolist architect Kisho Kurokawa (designer of the Nakagin capsule tower) dreamt up “a hotel for 2001”. The idea was to do away with rooms and implement simple crawl spaces for sleeping.
Today the capsule hotel concept is well-known in Japan. Originally popularized by businesspeople who missed the last train, these sleeping pods have been given a sleeker makeover.
Located near Kyoto’s Gion (the traditional geisha district), 9 Hours has re-developed the capsule concept befitting the iPhone generation: the pods are minimal, functional and easy to use (thanks to the icons on the walls and floors).
The *faircompanies family spent a night in these affordable ($40/night) pods and found these sleep crawl spaces (220 cm long by 108 cm wide and high) surprisingly spacious (even for sharing with a toddler).
Original story: http://faircompanies.com/videos/view/capsule-hotel-ancient-city-sleeping-in-a-kyoto-pod-for-40/

4:26

Street Food in Kyoto, Japan

Street Food in Kyoto, Japan

Street Food in Kyoto, Japan

The most awesome Omurice in Kichi2, Kyoto Japan

Blogpost: http://umisyam.com/eats/2013/3/the-most-awesome-omurice
Omurice is a fluffy egg omelet upside down served on top of fried rice.
I've been watching this video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xAawGfEhzf4 since 2010and promised myself that someday when I visit Japan I HAVE to go and try out this particular restaurant named Kichi-kichi ( http://kichi2.net/menu ) located in Kyoto. So yes, it's a dream come true for me!!
The chef itself is very kind & super skilled, and I think he really enjoy being filmed that he put on some show for a show-off, haha.
FOR MORE INFO ON LOCATION ETC, I'VE WRITTEN IT HERE: http://umifadilah.com/eats/2013/3/the-most-awesome-omurice
* Jukin Media Verified *
Find this video and others like it by visiting https://www.jukinmedia.com/licensing/view/962896
For licensing / permission to use, please email licensing(at)jukinmedia(dot)com.

6:42

Eating a $200 Square Watermelon ★ ONLY in JAPAN

Eating a $200 Square Watermelon ★ ONLY in JAPAN

Eating a $200 Square Watermelon ★ ONLY in JAPAN

It’s now square watermelon season in Japan and that means you’ll see them displayed in shop windows — most not for sale! But why?
Every now and then a shop will sell one, usually for $200 (¥20,000) or more and when they do, you shouldn’t eat it. But why?
So many questions! The truth is that these watermelons were harvested unripe for a reason. To learn about it, check out the SquareWatermelon Farming episode I made: https://youtu.be/O4NsaILbsaI
I went to the farm and interviewed the family who invented them 40 years ago.
How Much are Square Watermelons really?
You can buy them from the farms for about ¥8000 ($80) but they are so rare that shops add on to that price. The stripes should be straight and the corners should be well formed.
Where do Square Watermelons come from?
Zentsuji city in Kagawa, Japan (Shikoku Island)
They’ve patented the process and trademarked the brand
I also ate one with my friends WHAT’S INSIDE last month!
https://youtu.be/6ciSQEe4qDs

1:52

FUROSHIKI in Kyoto／ふろしき

FUROSHIKI in Kyoto／ふろしき

FUROSHIKI in Kyoto／ふろしき

Furoshiki are square, but if you tie it up like this you get these rounded edges, and it's just like a handbag.Now when you want to give someone a bottle of wine as a present, what a nice way to do it.If you're going to take someone a present of a melon, you can tie it up like this.The furoshiki is really a useful thing. You can use it to tie up, wrap up almost anything.

Capsule hotel, ancient city: sleeping in a Kyoto pod for $40

In the late ‘70s, Metabolist architect Kisho Kurokawa (designer of the Nakagin capsule tower) dreamt up “a hotel for 2001”. The idea was to do away with rooms and implement simple crawl spaces for sleeping.
Today the capsule hotel concept is well-known in Japan. Originally popularized by businesspeople who missed the last train, these sleeping pods have been given a sleeker makeover.
Located near Kyoto’s Gion (the traditional geisha district), 9 Hours has re-developed the capsule concept befitting the iPhone generation: the pods are minimal, functional and easy to use (thanks to the icons on the walls and floors).
The *faircompanies family spent a night in these affordable ($40/night) pods and found these sleep crawl spaces (220 cm long by 108 cm wide and high) surprisingly spacious (e...

published: 14 Dec 2015

Street Food in Kyoto, Japan

The most awesome Omurice in Kichi2, Kyoto Japan

Blogpost: http://umisyam.com/eats/2013/3/the-most-awesome-omurice
Omurice is a fluffy egg omelet upside down served on top of fried rice.
I've been watching this video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xAawGfEhzf4 since 2010and promised myself that someday when I visit Japan I HAVE to go and try out this particular restaurant named Kichi-kichi ( http://kichi2.net/menu ) located in Kyoto. So yes, it's a dream come true for me!!
The chef itself is very kind & super skilled, and I think he really enjoy being filmed that he put on some show for a show-off, haha.
FOR MORE INFO ON LOCATION ETC, I'VE WRITTEN IT HERE: http://umifadilah.com/eats/2013/3/the-most-awesome-omurice
* Jukin Media Verified *
Find this video and others like it by visiting https://www.jukinmedia.com/licensing/view/962896...

published: 15 Mar 2013

Eating a $200 Square Watermelon ★ ONLY in JAPAN

It’s now square watermelon season in Japan and that means you’ll see them displayed in shop windows — most not for sale! But why?
Every now and then a shop will sell one, usually for $200 (¥20,000) or more and when they do, you shouldn’t eat it. But why?
So many questions! The truth is that these watermelons were harvested unripe for a reason. To learn about it, check out the SquareWatermelon Farming episode I made: https://youtu.be/O4NsaILbsaI
I went to the farm and interviewed the family who invented them 40 years ago.
How Much are Square Watermelons really?
You can buy them from the farms for about ¥8000 ($80) but they are so rare that shops add on to that price. The stripes should be straight and the corners should be well formed.
Where do Square Watermelons come from?
Zentsu...

published: 16 Aug 2018

FUROSHIKI in Kyoto／ふろしき

Furoshiki are square, but if you tie it up like this you get these rounded edges, and it's just like a handbag.Now when you want to give someone a bottle of wine as a present, what a nice way to do it.If you're going to take someone a present of a melon, you can tie it up like this.The furoshiki is really a useful thing. You can use it to tie up, wrap up almost anything.

Luxury Hotel in Kyoto | Introducing Four Seasons Hotel Kyoto, Japan

Kyoto is timeless.Discover the style and vibe of today’s Japan at a brand-new hotel with an 800-year-old ikeniwa (pond garden) at its heart. Let your journey begin here at Four Seasons Hotel Kyoto.
Experience personalized, insider access to Kyoto’s four-season delights. Relax in light-filled and spacious guest rooms. Double-height windows frame our tranquil garden as you enjoy modern brasserie dining. Cross the glass bridge for matcha in our Tea House. Float in our indoor pool, then melt into bliss in the spa. Celebrate new beginnings in our soaring, sunlit chapel. Allow our experienced multilingual Concierge to ease your access into this fascinating city of contrasts.
For more information on Four Seasons Hotel Kyoto visit http://www.fourseasons.com/kyoto
Explore more from Four Seasons...

Book now with up to 60% discount by the link: http://cheap.last-minute-hotel-deals.com/CapsuleResortKyotoSquare.htmlCapsule Resort KyotoSquare
604-0052 Kyoto, Kyoto, Nakagyo-ku Oshiaburanokojicho 233, JapanStay in the Heart of Kyoto Great location – show map Set in the NakagyoWard district in Kyoto, 601 m from Nijo Castle, Capsule Resort Kyoto Square features air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi. Every room has a TV. Rooms are equipped with a shared bathroom. There is a 24-hour front desk at the property. Kyoto International Manga Museum is 601 m from Capsule Resort Kyoto Square, while Imperial Palace is 1 mi away. Osaka Itami Airport is 24 mi from the property. A light breakfast consisting of bread, soup and coffee will be served. Nakagyo Ward is a great choice for travelers interested in city walks, food and old-town exploration.
Take a look the catalog of all Japanese hotels: http://cheap.last-minute-hotel-deals.com/japan
Buy cheap air tickets here: https://jetradar.com/?marker=142505

Book now with up to 60% discount by the link: http://cheap.last-minute-hotel-deals.com/CapsuleResortKyotoSquare.htmlCapsule Resort KyotoSquare
604-0052 Kyoto, Kyoto, Nakagyo-ku Oshiaburanokojicho 233, JapanStay in the Heart of Kyoto Great location – show map Set in the NakagyoWard district in Kyoto, 601 m from Nijo Castle, Capsule Resort Kyoto Square features air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi. Every room has a TV. Rooms are equipped with a shared bathroom. There is a 24-hour front desk at the property. Kyoto International Manga Museum is 601 m from Capsule Resort Kyoto Square, while Imperial Palace is 1 mi away. Osaka Itami Airport is 24 mi from the property. A light breakfast consisting of bread, soup and coffee will be served. Nakagyo Ward is a great choice for travelers interested in city walks, food and old-town exploration.
Take a look the catalog of all Japanese hotels: http://cheap.last-minute-hotel-deals.com/japan
Buy cheap air tickets here: https://jetradar.com/?marker=142505

Morning street photography vibes in Kyoto Japan with X100F / 7Dmkii
• Discount on my Lightroom presets: http://allam.co/presets-discount
• Check out the blog https://jellyjourneys.com
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Watchthe video from last year in Kyoto — https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kj1RVH6uF5k
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How I edit my photos – https://youtu.be/q2imP2anN1Q
The gear I use for making videos – https://youtu.be/iGtaIqDLQzI
What's in my travel camera bag – https://youtu.be/vNloRVUCmvs
--
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(links will open in a new tab to Amazon and other destinations)
VIEW ALL MY GEAR
http://allam.co/gear
FREQUENTLY ASKED ABOUT GEAR
https://www.amazon.com/shop/allamjoe
FOLLOW ME ON KIT
http://kit.com/joeallam
* VIDEO EDITING SOFTWARE
http://allam.co/ppcc
* VLOG CAMERA
Amazon – http://allam.co/gh5
* VLOGGING LENS
Amazon – http://allam.co/leica12-60
* VLOG MICROPHONE
Amazon — http://allam.co/videomicro
* PHOTOGRAPHY CAMERA
Amazon — http://allam.co/7dii
* STREET PHOTOGRAPHY CAMERA
Amazon – http://allam.co/x100f
* SQUARE LENS HOOD
Amazon – http://allam.co/jjc-hood
* BACKPACK CAMERA CLIP
Amazon – http://allam.co/capture-pro
* = Any links marked with an asterisk are uniquely affiliated with me and I may receive a small commission for any purchases made, at no extra cost to you.
--
We spent a couple of days in Kyoto in February, during our trip to Japan. On this particular morning, we decided to explore the area around GionSquare and YasakaPagoda before all the crowds of people would arrive.
It's always rewarding when you explore first thing in the morning, but it's no secret that I really am not a morning person!
I know this vlog is really chilled and relaxed, but hopefully it's still showing a good perspective on what it's like to shoot photos in Japan!
--
MUSIC
* Along for the Ride by Pyrosion — http://soundcloud.com/pyrosion
If you're a music producer, please get in touch—I'm on a major lookout for new artists!
--
WANT TO WORK WITH ME? — press@joeallam.co.uk

Morning street photography vibes in Kyoto Japan with X100F / 7Dmkii
• Discount on my Lightroom presets: http://allam.co/presets-discount
• Check out the blog https://jellyjourneys.com
--
QUESTIONS? — Check my FAQs first: http://joeallam.co.uk/faq
Follow me on social media — @joeallam — http://joeallam.co.uk/social
Subscribe to our other channel — http://youtube.com/jellyjourneys
Watchthe video from last year in Kyoto — https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kj1RVH6uF5k
FollowElly — @ellythings
http://instagram.com/ellythings
--
SOME INFORMATIVE VIDEOS
How I edit my photos – https://youtu.be/q2imP2anN1Q
The gear I use for making videos – https://youtu.be/iGtaIqDLQzI
What's in my travel camera bag – https://youtu.be/vNloRVUCmvs
--
CAMERA EQUIPMENT
(links will open in a new tab to Amazon and other destinations)
VIEW ALL MY GEAR
http://allam.co/gear
FREQUENTLY ASKED ABOUT GEAR
https://www.amazon.com/shop/allamjoe
FOLLOW ME ON KIT
http://kit.com/joeallam
* VIDEO EDITING SOFTWARE
http://allam.co/ppcc
* VLOG CAMERA
Amazon – http://allam.co/gh5
* VLOGGING LENS
Amazon – http://allam.co/leica12-60
* VLOG MICROPHONE
Amazon — http://allam.co/videomicro
* PHOTOGRAPHY CAMERA
Amazon — http://allam.co/7dii
* STREET PHOTOGRAPHY CAMERA
Amazon – http://allam.co/x100f
* SQUARE LENS HOOD
Amazon – http://allam.co/jjc-hood
* BACKPACK CAMERA CLIP
Amazon – http://allam.co/capture-pro
* = Any links marked with an asterisk are uniquely affiliated with me and I may receive a small commission for any purchases made, at no extra cost to you.
--
We spent a couple of days in Kyoto in February, during our trip to Japan. On this particular morning, we decided to explore the area around GionSquare and YasakaPagoda before all the crowds of people would arrive.
It's always rewarding when you explore first thing in the morning, but it's no secret that I really am not a morning person!
I know this vlog is really chilled and relaxed, but hopefully it's still showing a good perspective on what it's like to shoot photos in Japan!
--
MUSIC
* Along for the Ride by Pyrosion — http://soundcloud.com/pyrosion
If you're a music producer, please get in touch—I'm on a major lookout for new artists!
--
WANT TO WORK WITH ME? — press@joeallam.co.uk

Capsule hotel, ancient city: sleeping in a Kyoto pod for $40

In the late ‘70s, Metabolist architect Kisho Kurokawa (designer of the Nakagin capsule tower) dreamt up “a hotel for 2001”. The idea was to do away with rooms a...

In the late ‘70s, Metabolist architect Kisho Kurokawa (designer of the Nakagin capsule tower) dreamt up “a hotel for 2001”. The idea was to do away with rooms and implement simple crawl spaces for sleeping.
Today the capsule hotel concept is well-known in Japan. Originally popularized by businesspeople who missed the last train, these sleeping pods have been given a sleeker makeover.
Located near Kyoto’s Gion (the traditional geisha district), 9 Hours has re-developed the capsule concept befitting the iPhone generation: the pods are minimal, functional and easy to use (thanks to the icons on the walls and floors).
The *faircompanies family spent a night in these affordable ($40/night) pods and found these sleep crawl spaces (220 cm long by 108 cm wide and high) surprisingly spacious (even for sharing with a toddler).
Original story: http://faircompanies.com/videos/view/capsule-hotel-ancient-city-sleeping-in-a-kyoto-pod-for-40/

In the late ‘70s, Metabolist architect Kisho Kurokawa (designer of the Nakagin capsule tower) dreamt up “a hotel for 2001”. The idea was to do away with rooms and implement simple crawl spaces for sleeping.
Today the capsule hotel concept is well-known in Japan. Originally popularized by businesspeople who missed the last train, these sleeping pods have been given a sleeker makeover.
Located near Kyoto’s Gion (the traditional geisha district), 9 Hours has re-developed the capsule concept befitting the iPhone generation: the pods are minimal, functional and easy to use (thanks to the icons on the walls and floors).
The *faircompanies family spent a night in these affordable ($40/night) pods and found these sleep crawl spaces (220 cm long by 108 cm wide and high) surprisingly spacious (even for sharing with a toddler).
Original story: http://faircompanies.com/videos/view/capsule-hotel-ancient-city-sleeping-in-a-kyoto-pod-for-40/

The most awesome Omurice in Kichi2, Kyoto Japan

Blogpost: http://umisyam.com/eats/2013/3/the-most-awesome-omurice
Omurice is a fluffy egg omelet upside down served on top of fried rice.
I've been watching t...

Blogpost: http://umisyam.com/eats/2013/3/the-most-awesome-omurice
Omurice is a fluffy egg omelet upside down served on top of fried rice.
I've been watching this video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xAawGfEhzf4 since 2010and promised myself that someday when I visit Japan I HAVE to go and try out this particular restaurant named Kichi-kichi ( http://kichi2.net/menu ) located in Kyoto. So yes, it's a dream come true for me!!
The chef itself is very kind & super skilled, and I think he really enjoy being filmed that he put on some show for a show-off, haha.
FOR MORE INFO ON LOCATION ETC, I'VE WRITTEN IT HERE: http://umifadilah.com/eats/2013/3/the-most-awesome-omurice
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Blogpost: http://umisyam.com/eats/2013/3/the-most-awesome-omurice
Omurice is a fluffy egg omelet upside down served on top of fried rice.
I've been watching this video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xAawGfEhzf4 since 2010and promised myself that someday when I visit Japan I HAVE to go and try out this particular restaurant named Kichi-kichi ( http://kichi2.net/menu ) located in Kyoto. So yes, it's a dream come true for me!!
The chef itself is very kind & super skilled, and I think he really enjoy being filmed that he put on some show for a show-off, haha.
FOR MORE INFO ON LOCATION ETC, I'VE WRITTEN IT HERE: http://umifadilah.com/eats/2013/3/the-most-awesome-omurice
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Eating a $200 Square Watermelon ★ ONLY in JAPAN

It’s now square watermelon season in Japan and that means you’ll see them displayed in shop windows — most not for sale! But why?
Every now and then a shop wil...

It’s now square watermelon season in Japan and that means you’ll see them displayed in shop windows — most not for sale! But why?
Every now and then a shop will sell one, usually for $200 (¥20,000) or more and when they do, you shouldn’t eat it. But why?
So many questions! The truth is that these watermelons were harvested unripe for a reason. To learn about it, check out the SquareWatermelon Farming episode I made: https://youtu.be/O4NsaILbsaI
I went to the farm and interviewed the family who invented them 40 years ago.
How Much are Square Watermelons really?
You can buy them from the farms for about ¥8000 ($80) but they are so rare that shops add on to that price. The stripes should be straight and the corners should be well formed.
Where do Square Watermelons come from?
Zentsuji city in Kagawa, Japan (Shikoku Island)
They’ve patented the process and trademarked the brand
I also ate one with my friends WHAT’S INSIDE last month!
https://youtu.be/6ciSQEe4qDs

It’s now square watermelon season in Japan and that means you’ll see them displayed in shop windows — most not for sale! But why?
Every now and then a shop will sell one, usually for $200 (¥20,000) or more and when they do, you shouldn’t eat it. But why?
So many questions! The truth is that these watermelons were harvested unripe for a reason. To learn about it, check out the SquareWatermelon Farming episode I made: https://youtu.be/O4NsaILbsaI
I went to the farm and interviewed the family who invented them 40 years ago.
How Much are Square Watermelons really?
You can buy them from the farms for about ¥8000 ($80) but they are so rare that shops add on to that price. The stripes should be straight and the corners should be well formed.
Where do Square Watermelons come from?
Zentsuji city in Kagawa, Japan (Shikoku Island)
They’ve patented the process and trademarked the brand
I also ate one with my friends WHAT’S INSIDE last month!
https://youtu.be/6ciSQEe4qDs

FUROSHIKI in Kyoto／ふろしき

Furoshiki are square, but if you tie it up like this you get these rounded edges, and it's just like a handbag.Now when you want to give someone a bottle of win...

Furoshiki are square, but if you tie it up like this you get these rounded edges, and it's just like a handbag.Now when you want to give someone a bottle of wine as a present, what a nice way to do it.If you're going to take someone a present of a melon, you can tie it up like this.The furoshiki is really a useful thing. You can use it to tie up, wrap up almost anything.

Furoshiki are square, but if you tie it up like this you get these rounded edges, and it's just like a handbag.Now when you want to give someone a bottle of wine as a present, what a nice way to do it.If you're going to take someone a present of a melon, you can tie it up like this.The furoshiki is really a useful thing. You can use it to tie up, wrap up almost anything.

Capsule Resort Kyoto Square | Review HD

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Capsule hotel, ancient city: sleeping in a Kyoto pod for $40

In the late ‘70s, Metabolist architect Kisho Kurokawa (designer of the Nakagin capsule tower) dreamt up “a hotel for 2001”. The idea was to do away with rooms and implement simple crawl spaces for sleeping.
Today the capsule hotel concept is well-known in Japan. Originally popularized by businesspeople who missed the last train, these sleeping pods have been given a sleeker makeover.
Located near Kyoto’s Gion (the traditional geisha district), 9 Hours has re-developed the capsule concept befitting the iPhone generation: the pods are minimal, functional and easy to use (thanks to the icons on the walls and floors).
The *faircompanies family spent a night in these affordable ($40/night) pods and found these sleep crawl spaces (220 cm long by 108 cm wide and high) surprisingly spacious (even for sharing with a toddler).
Original story: http://faircompanies.com/videos/view/capsule-hotel-ancient-city-sleeping-in-a-kyoto-pod-for-40/

The most awesome Omurice in Kichi2, Kyoto Japan

Blogpost: http://umisyam.com/eats/2013/3/the-most-awesome-omurice
Omurice is a fluffy egg omelet upside down served on top of fried rice.
I've been watching this video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xAawGfEhzf4 since 2010and promised myself that someday when I visit Japan I HAVE to go and try out this particular restaurant named Kichi-kichi ( http://kichi2.net/menu ) located in Kyoto. So yes, it's a dream come true for me!!
The chef itself is very kind & super skilled, and I think he really enjoy being filmed that he put on some show for a show-off, haha.
FOR MORE INFO ON LOCATION ETC, I'VE WRITTEN IT HERE: http://umifadilah.com/eats/2013/3/the-most-awesome-omurice
* Jukin Media Verified *
Find this video and others like it by visiting https://www.jukinmedia.com/licensing/view/962896
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Eating a $200 Square Watermelon ★ ONLY in JAPAN

It’s now square watermelon season in Japan and that means you’ll see them displayed in shop windows — most not for sale! But why?
Every now and then a shop will sell one, usually for $200 (¥20,000) or more and when they do, you shouldn’t eat it. But why?
So many questions! The truth is that these watermelons were harvested unripe for a reason. To learn about it, check out the SquareWatermelon Farming episode I made: https://youtu.be/O4NsaILbsaI
I went to the farm and interviewed the family who invented them 40 years ago.
How Much are Square Watermelons really?
You can buy them from the farms for about ¥8000 ($80) but they are so rare that shops add on to that price. The stripes should be straight and the corners should be well formed.
Where do Square Watermelons come from?
Zentsuji city in Kagawa, Japan (Shikoku Island)
They’ve patented the process and trademarked the brand
I also ate one with my friends WHAT’S INSIDE last month!
https://youtu.be/6ciSQEe4qDs

FUROSHIKI in Kyoto／ふろしき

Furoshiki are square, but if you tie it up like this you get these rounded edges, and it's just like a handbag.Now when you want to give someone a bottle of wine as a present, what a nice way to do it.If you're going to take someone a present of a melon, you can tie it up like this.The furoshiki is really a useful thing. You can use it to tie up, wrap up almost anything.

Kyoto

Kyoto(京都市,Kyōto-shi, pronounced[kʲjoːꜜto.ɕi]; UK/kɪˈoʊtoʊ/, US/kiˈoʊ-/, or /ˈkjoʊ-/) is a city located in the central part of the island of Honshu, Japan. It has a population close to 1.5 million. Formerly the Imperial capital of Japan for more than one thousand years, it is now the capital city of Kyoto Prefecture located in the Kansai region, as well as a major part of the Kyoto-Osaka-Kobe metropolitan area. Kyoto is also known as the thousand-year capital.

Name

In Japanese, the city has been called Kyō (京), Miyako (都), or Kyō no Miyako (京の都). In the 11th century, the city was renamed Kyoto ("capital city"), after the Chinese word for capital city, jingdu (京都). After the city of Edo was renamed Tokyo (meaning "Eastern Capital") in 1868, and the seat of the Emperor was transferred there, Kyoto was known for a short time as Saikyō (西京, meaning "Western Capital").

Obsolete spellings for the city's name include Kioto and Meaco. Another term commonly used to refer to the city in the pre-modern period was Keishi (京師), meaning "metropolis" or "capital".